American Robin

(Turdus migratorius)

Where: Richmond, VA • Glidewell Rd.

Notes: As winter passes, there are increased sightings of these large thrushes on the rising green lawns. This bird's "arrival" is often associated with the coming of spring. Yet, Robins are actually found year round in this part of the country. If they migrate at all, it is only for short distances. In the winter months they travel in flocks, after very large, in search of Holly Berries and other fruit bearing sources. So if you see a Robin in the winter, you are most likely to see a lot of them, maybe hundreds or even thousands. The reason we see them more in the spring is that they have broken out from their nomadic winter flocks and have begun to pair off in anticipation of the coming breeding season. The American Robin is the state bird of three states: Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

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